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as in say
the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion everyone will have a voice in the decision of where to go for our vacation

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an act, process, or means of putting something into words a publisher who used his newspaper as a voice for his extreme conservatism

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How is the word voice distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of voice are air, broach, express, utter, and vent. While all these words mean "to make known what one thinks or feels," voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words.

an editorial voicing their concerns

When is air a more appropriate choice than voice?

The meanings of air and voice largely overlap; however, air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention.

publicly airing their differences

Where would broach be a reasonable alternative to voice?

Although the words broach and voice have much in common, broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion.

broached the subject of a divorce

When is it sensible to use express instead of voice?

The words express and voice can be used in similar contexts, but express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces.

expressed her feelings in music

When would utter be a good substitute for voice?

The synonyms utter and voice are sometimes interchangeable, but utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech.

utter a groan

When might vent be a better fit than voice?

While in some cases nearly identical to voice, vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words.

a tirade venting his frustration

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Recent Examples of voice
Noun
The actor has quite the legacy of voice work, notably bringing to life the lovably frightening Sulley in Pixar’s Monsters Inc. franchise. Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025 While these days a voice recognition computer often listens to the trainees’ commands and reacts to them in real time, the FAA also hires people to operate as pilots on the other end of the radio to better emulate real-life situations. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
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Gribble was previously voiced by Johnny Hardwick who died in 2023. Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025 Some Republicans have voiced their support for a restrictive medical-use program, but legislation hasn't been introduced in the current legislative session. Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for voice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voice
Noun
  • The group Responsible Leadership for Ocotillo District wants residents to have a say in who’s representing them at city hall.
    Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
  • The Planning Board voted 7-0 to recommend the new use to the Mooresville Board of Commissioners, which has final say.
    Joe Marusak July 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Pure speech is afforded broad protection, but the rules for regulating mixed-conduct expression are complicated.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
  • Taking inspiration from Rhys Vineyard’s sparkling wine program and its Perpetual Reserve multi-vintage bottling and using a name borrowed from Spain’s Sherry region, the team also released Solera I, a multi-vintage expression of the same varieties with base wine from several years back to 2017.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
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  • The Pussycat Dolls singer was one of the creative brains behind One Direction during her time as a judge on the U.K. X-Factor, helping to put together the group that catapulted Payne and fellow band members Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan to global stardom in 2010.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
  • Their baby blessing arrives after a whirlwind 2023 for the singer.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • Though the director has publicly expressed his desire to retire the character — even revealing plans to kill her off in a 2018 interview on Bevy Smith’s SiriusXM show Bevelations — fan support has kept her alive.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • Republican House lawmakers have previously expressed a lack of support regarding the dismantling of the department.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 15 July 2025
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  • In its first seven hours, The Format’s post earned nearly 5,000 likes, nearly 600 comments and more than 2,000 shares.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
  • Despite the modest annual increase, the rise in the share of investor home purchases is more a reflection of how much the housing market has slowed as traditional buyers face growing affordability constraints, according to BatchData.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 July 2025
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  • This is often prescribed alongside a mild steroid and hydroquinone in a formulation known as triple combination cream.8 Over-the-Counter Skin Lighteners Products with gentler active ingredients are available without a prescription.
    Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 6 July 2025
  • And differences in dosing and formulation must be accounted for.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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  • The ranges are sourced from quarterly tax documents, and employers must give their permission for the department to release their names.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2025
  • The Dallas Mavericks gave fans their first look at Cooper Flagg through the first two games of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
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  • Butler reprises his 2010 voice role of Viking Chief Stoic the Vast for the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, while Thames plays his son, Hiccup, who doesn’t seem cut out for the centuries-long tradition of fighting dragons.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • But Houston’s insistence of Sheppard maximizing his role starts with play in July.
    Kelly Iko, New York Times, 12 July 2025

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“Voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voice. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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